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How Bad Do You Want It? (Basketball) HD

Certified Athlete — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:52:04 +0000

How bad do you want it? Do you want it so bad that you cant sleep? Do you want it so bad that you cant breathe? Watch this inspirational video.

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Certified Athlete — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:40:10 +0000

College Football Fashion Week

College GameDay, with the help of fashion experts Michael Forde, Gigi Ferrante, and Todd Rodam, looks at the traditions and bold stylings of college football uniforms.

Top Ten Running Backs and Quarterbacks by MajikMittens

Certified Athlete — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:15:57 +0000

Top 10 College Football Runningbacks of All Time

Top 10 College Football Quarterbacks of All Time

Derek Jeter – Certified Star of the Week

Certified Athlete — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:45:37 +0000

Derek Jeter makes history in style.

Derek Jeter Joins the 3,000 Hit Club

Derek Jeter Hit No. 3000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEvm9E6OiT0&NR=1

Derek Jeter Joins 3000-Hit Club In Style

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPlo12GnPzA

A truly amazing accomplishment.

5 Quick Tips on How to Improve Pitching

Certified Athlete — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:18:56 +0000

Here are 5 quick tips on how to improve pitching in softball. Enjoy!

Clicker: How to Improve Arm Whip

How to improve a pitchers arm whip through sequencing and the use of the clicker.

How to Increase Spin Speed

A three night routine to help increase spin speed using the Tight Spin Trainer, Spin Right Spinner and the weight on a rope.

Cannonball Fastpitch Drills

1 pound rubber training ball description and routine.

Fastpitch Hand Dexterity Drills

Hand dexterity spins and drills using the Spin Right Spinner and ball.

How to Fix an Arm Circle

How to fix an ugly arm circle.

Lebron James Dunking On a Camper

Certified Athlete — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:24:27 +0000

With this shameful performance, Lebron James earns the Certified Jerk of the Week Award.

Certified Athlete Guide to Creating the perfect Skills Video

Certified Athlete — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:21:20 +0000

While searching for great skills videos to place on the site, I was dismayed to see an awful lot of videos that would have been perfect if one or two aspects were tweaked. Actually, it was very hard finding a video that was excellent in all aspects, so I created this guide to help you stay focused on making a tape that properly showcases your abilities and will most likely appeal to your prospective program.

In no way is this compilation of videos meant to make light of the athletes or the videos’ creators. This is just a guide that points out areas of improvement and gives suggestions for better highlight tapes. A well produced skills tape can make or break your recruiting chances if you are not already known in your area.

Include an Introduction

This video is a great display of the athlete’s skills. The problem is there’s no introduction. Give the audience a chance to get to know you and your personality with a short 30 sec to 1 minute intro. This video is all work. It needs to be balanced with a short bio of the athlete so that the audience can couple that information with the excellent display of skills.

Avoid sudden, loud music

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This video has very good picture quality and good sound, but when the music starts, its kind of rough on the ears. Remember your goal is to get coaches to watch your video. If they are in office while watching this, the sudden blaring of music can be a turn off and interrupt others. Its OK to have music to accentuate your skills, but just remember who your intended audience is and to keep the music at a level that wont overpower your video content.

Keep Your Athlete Calm and Focused

Here, the athlete seems kind of nervous during her introduction. Her words are quick and its hard to understand what she is saying. If you couple this with the bad acoustics in the room, all of the great accolades that she mentions can easily be misunderstood.

Avoid Bad Acoustics

Again, please pick a room with great acoustics to conduct the introduction. Here the athlete is hard to understand because there is so much residual noise in the background. You want to deliver your message to a prospective coach with great clarity. Clear and balanced sound can make a dramatic difference when viewing a tape.

Edit Your Video Well and Don’t Make it Too Long

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bkht-aKdfY&feature=related

If you are the cameraman, try not to talk to much during the footage. This can be slightly distracting for your audience. This video would benefit from a subtle musical background to tone down the comments and drown out some of the wind noise. The cameraman, however does exhibit great focus on the featured athlete.

Also 9 minutes is a little too long for a highlight tape these days. Most coaches are very busy and would prefer a short and to the point compilation of your athletic skills. A recruiter can watch two or three other videos during the same nine minute time span.

Include a Conclusion

Finding a proper way to end the video gives the audience a sense of closure. Too often, videos end abruptly, with no warning. In this case, I would suggest the athlete re-cap name, high school, age, position, and then give a statement of appreciation to the audience for watching the vid. Its amazing how much more memorable the video will become by using this technique.

7 Step Plan to a Great Video Resume

Follow this 7 step model for any other sport that you are interested in to create your own video resume.

State your name, age, hometown, high school, sport, and position. Make sure you are calm and there is great sound quality.
List any accolades received during your athletic career, including team milestones.
List all academic accolades, especially favorable grade point averages and awards.
State your goals for your athletic career.
Showcase your skillsets in various areas of the game. Focus on the skills that you are especially great at, making sure to capture the perfect shot for each skillset.
Make sure your video remains concise and organized. An ideal length of video should be around four minutes. This is an ample amount of time to get a large deal of information through to your prospective program.
End the video by re-stating your name, age, high school and sport, and tell the viewer that you appreciate them taking the time to view your video.

When you create your video resume upload it to Youtube and tell your friends to spread the word.

A Few Great Skills Videos

Here are some decent videos that serve as a good model for showcasing skills.

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Baseball Stretching Techniques by E-How Sports

Certified Athlete — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:32:10 +0000

Baseball Training : Baseball Stretches & Warm-Ups

Stretching for baseball starts with twisting the trunk, doing arm circles and stretching the back and legs. Find out how to stretch the forearm to throw a baseball with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball stretches.

Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Series Description: Baseball training is a combination of stretching, strength training and skill training, in addition to drills for specific positions. Find out how to become a better baseball player with tips from this free video series on baseball training.

Baseball Tips & Training : Stretching Exercises for Baseball Players

When stretching to play baseball, it can be helpful to isolate muscles and to be thorough. Get tips on effective stretches with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball stretching exercises.

Series Description: In baseball, success is all about using the right equipment, warming up properly, and practicing a variety of training drills. Find out how to become a better baseball player in this free video series on baseball.

10 Baseball Tips and Drills from E-How Sports

Certified Athlete — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:26:48 +0000

Baseball Tips & Training : Hitting a Baseball With a Wooden Bat

When hitting a baseball with a wooden bat, it’s important to connect with the ball on the barrel of the bat in order to be effective and to preserve the bat. Get a better feel for a wooden baseball bat with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on wooden bats in baseball.

Baseball Tips & Training : How to Hit a Home Run in Real Baseball

In order to hit a home run in baseball, it’s important to make sure that the baseball hits the most effective part of the baseball bat’s barrel. Find out how to stay through a baseball and finish high on a swing with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on hitting home runs in baseball.

Baseball Training : Exercises for Baseball Hitting Power

In baseball, hitting power comes from the legs, so it’s important to get the legs and hips into every swing. Find out how to create torque with the trunk of the body with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on hitting power in baseball.

Baseball : How to Bunt

Bunting is a very important part of the game that is often overlooked. Practice your bunting with tips from a collegiate baseball player and private instructor in this free video on baseball techniques.

Series Description: Baseball is America’s pastime, and there are a several aspects you’ll need to know before you get started playing. Start playing baseball with guidance from a collegiate baseball player and private instructor in this free video series on baseball.

Baseball : How to Throw a Baseball

When throwing a baseball, you’ll always want to have your elbow above your shoulder. Avoid straining your muscles when throwing a baseball with help from a collegiate baseball player and private instructor in this free video on baseball techniques.

Baseball : How to Pitch a Baseball

When pitching a baseball, you’ll need to have great balance while shifting your weight to get power behind the ball. Practice pitching a baseball with advice from a collegiate baseball player and private instructor in this free video on baseball techniques.

Baseball Training : Arm Exercises for Baseball Pitchers

When doing arm exercises for pitching in baseball, it’s important to stretch out the rotator cuff to avoid injury. Discover the proper amount of stretching for a baseball pitcher with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball arm exercises.

Baseball Training : Free Baseball Pitching Drills

When pitching in baseball, it’s important to reach a balance point in order to get the body in position to make an effective throw. Learn how to pitch with velocity and control with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball pitching drills.

Baseball Training : Catching Drills for Baseball

In baseball, a catcher needs to always be in a position to make a pitch a strike, and this starts with a wide base. Learn about blocking pitches as a catcher with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball drills for catchers.

Baseball : Using Baseball Signals as a Catcher

To use baseball signals as a catcher, make sure not to have too wide of a stance to where the other team can see your signals. Properly use baseball signals as a catcher with tips from a collegiate baseball player and private instructor in this free video on baseball signals.

6 Easy Baseball Equipment Tips from E-How Sports

Certified Athlete — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:23:36 +0000

Baseball Tips & Training : How to Compare Baseball Cleats

Comfort is key with baseball cleats, but it’s also important to understand the location of the spikes on the bottom of baseball cleats. Learn about balance with baseball shoes with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball cleats.

Baseball Equipment : How Do I Shape a Baseball Hat?

Shaping a baseball hat is all about determining the preferred style for wearing a hat. Find out why some people like to iron their baseball hats with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball caps.

Series Description: Baseball equipment and uniforms serve a functional purpose, but they can also be altered in order to bring additional style and comfort to the game. Find out how to wear baseball gear in this free video series on baseball equipment.

Baseball Equipment : The Correct Way to Wear a Baseball Cap

The correct way to wear a baseball cap is whichever way is most comfortable, but in baseball, the hat should be worn so that the bill blocks the sun. Learn about the importance of clear vision in baseball with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball caps.

Baseball Equipment : How Do I Wear Baseball Socks & Pants?

When wearing baseball socks and pants, it’s important to make sure that the stirrups are worn appropriately, with the bigger portion being in back of the leg. Discover the difference between wearing high and low socks in baseball with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball pants and socks.

Baseball Training : How Do I Determine the Right Size Baseball Bat?

Sizing a baseball bat is a matter of personal preference, but it’s important to avoid bats that are too light, or else no power will be created. Find out how to swing a bat to see what is comfortable with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball bat sizes.

Baseball Tips & Training : How to Break in a Baseball Mitt

Breaking in baseball mitts or gloves is all about using a combination of practice and glove conditioner. Find out how to play catch to break in a baseball glove with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball mitts and gloves.